Every spring, Washington magazine, a cosponsor of the program, prints information on "The Swap" along with application forms for city residents wishing to participate.
In Germany, officials are so busy typing in applications that it can take up to a year to even get an appointment, at a time where Germany is experiencing a deep talent crunch.
It's not particularly common, but people can sometimes be asked what their blood type is during a job interview, and on some companies' job application sheet, there's even a field to fill in your blood type.